Assistant Civil Designer

JobDiva, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Assistant Civil Designer in Kansas City, MO, on a 6-month contract, onsite with pay $34.00–$36.00 per hour (USD). This role supports a federal project with drug testing requirements and requires CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation) and strong technical communication.

The candidate will assist in planning, drawing production, and documentation across diverse civil projects, working within a team to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with relevant experience.
• Associate degree with related experience acceptable.
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drawing production, design calculations, and problem analysis.
• Support civil assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques.
• Create rough designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, maps, and data to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications to designs.
• Review drawings within scope, budget and schedule.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree

4 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Assistant Civil Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $34.00–$36.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

An Assistant Civil Designer will assist in various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and environmental plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of civil assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Compute volume calculations for excavation, dredging, and upland site grading.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required, OR
• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience required, OR
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field, OR minimum 3 years of related experience with an Associate Degree, OR 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• This position supports a federal project and is subject to federal drug testing requirements. All candidates must successfully pass a drug test as a condition of engagement. Federal requirements apply regardless of individual state laws related to drug use.

Important Notes

• This position supports a federal project and is subject to federal drug testing requirements. All candidates must successfully pass a drug test as a condition of engagement. Please ensure candidates are informed that federal requirements apply regardless of individual state laws related to drug use.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally. With more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, the firm serves sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Every full-time employee holds an ownership stake through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration that has earned a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals engaged in complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15049 Industry: Engineering

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